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H294 UWP

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,291 mi
Last recorded90,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH294 UWP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 90,291 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,336 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking petrol leak from banjo bolt (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 83,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,999 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,203 miles

front chassis/sub frame corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres becoming low on inner edges.

both front tyres cracking on outer walls.

headlamps clear beam pattern but just over max hight and adjustment not possible.benifit of the doubt given.

slight corrosion to both sides rear trailing arms and sub/frame/chassis.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,944 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 63,514 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?

Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 61
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 60
position lamp(s) not working 57
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 54
fog lamp not working 53
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H294 UWP is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr 290 S fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H294 UWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr 290 S typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H294 UWP registered?

H294 UWP is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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